Lead Technician – M&T Structural Materials Lab

NCDOT; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Transportation’s M&T Structural Materials Lab in Raleigh seeks a Lead Technician to perform routine material tests and evaluations in a QA-focused lab. You will work with concrete cylinders, cores, metals, cementitious materials, and other test specimens, following AASHTO/ASTM methods.

The role requires hands-on testing, equipment handling, and maintaining lab accreditation qualifications. Strong data review, time management, and cross-team guidance are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or equivalent plus six years of progressive technician experience, or HS/GED plus eight years.
• Experience performing field or laboratory-based tests on engineered materials is preferred.
• Experience interpreting data and communicating results effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Material preparation and testing.
• Time management to coordinate time-sensitive testing.
• Analytical review of data to ensure accuracy and identify trends.
• Provide guidance to colleagues within and outside the department.

Skills

Material testing

Data analysis

Laboratory testing

Equipment calibration

Time management

Technical communication

Independent work

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering technology

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Laboratory equipment

Job description

## Lead Technician – M&T Structural Materials LabApplylocations: Wake County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 29, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-122011**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys**Job Classification Title**Engineering Specialist I (S)**Position Number**60027318**Grade**NC13**About Us**It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.**Description of Work**Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. This posting is for an Engineering Specialist I position in the Structural Materials Lab at the Materials and Tests (M&T) Unit Central Laboratory in Raleigh. This position is responsible for performing a variety of routine material tests and evaluations in a laboratory environment to provide Quality Assurance for materials used in North Carolina’s roadways. This individual must be able to use standard operating procedures and industry test methods developed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), or the Department. This position is hands-on and requires an individual to be proficient working with laboratory equipment and handling materials being tested. This position will also be required to maintain qualifications and conduct testing associated with maintaining the laboratory’s accreditation. Materials tested are predominantly concrete cylinders, concrete cores, metal reinforcement, assorted metal hardware, cement, supplementary cementitious materials, water, grout, and curing compound. The tests performed will include (but are not limited to): compression testing, tensile testing, time of set testing, normal consistency measurements, flow table testing, fine particle sieving, specific gravity, Chace indicator calibration, and specific surface area measurements. Core aptitudes include: •Material preparation and testing. •Time management to accommodate and coordinate time sensitive testing. •Analytical skills for performing data review to ensure accuracy, monitor trends, and take corrective action, if necessary. •Technical expertise to provide guidance for colleagues within and outside the department.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Salary Grade and Salary Range: ****NC13 $50,088 - $87,654******Management prefers applicants with the following:*** Experience performing field or laboratory-based tests on engineered materials.* Experience in the use of applicable software including Microsoft Office products and databases.* Experience interpreting data and communicating results effectively with stakeholders.* Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking and completing tasks independently with limited supervision.* Experience operating and calibrating testing equipment.**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Associate’s degree in an applicable area of engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and six (6) years of progressive technician experience; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight (8) years of progressive technician experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.**In accordance with the Governor’s** **Executive Order 303****, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.****It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.****EEO Statement**The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.**Recruiter:**Carole Cox-Carroll**Email:**[e-mail]